I’m a CPA & Woodworker—Here’s How I Price My Builds

I see a lot of videos online about how to price woodworking projects—but very few of them are actually breaking down the full picture. I'm a CPA by profession, and I’ve been building custom furniture for a few years now… so in this video, I want to show you how I actually price a build—from wood, to finish, to the stuff most people forget.

Are you charging the right price for your woodworking projects?

I break down exactly how I calculate both direct and indirect costs for my custom furniture builds as a solo woodworker in North America. From raw material pricing to insurance, utilities, labor, and even tool depreciation—I’m sharing my real-world numbers and process.

I’ll also show you how to:
Allocate Overhead
Run real pricing math for a $5,380 walnut dining table
Set profit margins that actually keep your shop alive

🎯 Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced woodworker, if you’re trying to make your woodworking sustainable or profitable—this one’s for you.

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💬 Drop your questions or share your own pricing tips in the comments. I read every one.

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DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I do not provide consulting, tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific individual and might not be suitable for all. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All decisions related to investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Understanding costs
00:43 - What Are Direct Costs?
02:45 - Understanding Indirect Costs
03:48 - How To Allocate Costs?
05:12 - Real Project Example: Dining Table
09:17 - Should You Build It?
10:12 - Final Thoughts & Pricing Tips